12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:12-13 ESV) We may read through scripture like today’s and while understanding...
All or None
19 If in Christ we have hope[a] in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. (1 Corinthians 15:19 ESV) Many years ago I was debating the veracity of faith with someone who was clearly seeking answers. This person asked me a very pointed question, “But what if you...
Does Your Light Shine
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[a] they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 ESV) In what way do you feel like your light shines before others? Consider how God is exemplified and glorified in the life...
Pay Your Due
7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. (Romans 13:7 ESV) The tax man is taking an exceptionally hard bite this year and it so happens...
So No One May Boast
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV) Pride gets in the way of us being who God desires us to be. We think too highly of ourselves...